HOUSE /
Location

Paderno Dugnano – Milan, Italy

Year
2022
Type
Residential
Surface Area
110 m²

Project Overview

The project demonstrates how a typical 1970s villa can be transformed into a contemporary space for a modern family. The intervention completely redesigned the residential floor to create a more functional environment suitable for a couple with two teenage sons, optimizing every available square meter.

Design Challenges

  • Creation of two distinct areas (day/night) without modifying the external perimete
  • Reduction of corridors
  • Larger and more functional spaces
  • Energy optimization
  • Sound insulation (due to proximity to railway)
  • Easy-maintenance flooring

Design Constraints

  • Presence of non-modifiable load-bearing columns
  • Maintenance of existing perimeter
  • Need to comply with minimum corridor dimensions according to regulations
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Creative Solution

The project perfectly balances functionality and refinement, creating a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere.

Bathroom and Service Areas:

  • Complete modernization of main bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Conversion of service bathroom into laundry/storage room
  • Use of Lasa marble-effect porcelain stoneware slabs

Night Zone:

  • Two personalized rooms for the teenagers
  • Master bedroom with custom wardrobe and built-in TV
  • Two completely renovated bathrooms
  • Optimized corridor with custom wardrobes and storage niches

Layout Redesign:

  • Relocation of entrance door
  • Corridor optimization on the left side
  • Creation of an open-space living area
  • Clear separation between day and night zones with sliding door

Space Optimization:

  • Open-space with direct entrance
  • Decorative niches created between corridor wall and load-bearing columns
  • Bar-style peninsula kitchen overlooking the living area

Materials & Palette Key Materials

Materials:

  • 90×90 grey stone-effect porcelain stoneware flooring
  • Main bathroom – anthracite rough stone-effect porcelain stoneware
  • Secondary bathroom – 15×35 ivory white “Waves” effect tiles
  • MDF for bathroom furniture
  • Screen-printed glass for sliding doors

Color Palette:

  • Base: RAL 9016 for walls
  • Pearlescent accents in the living area
  • Customized colors in bedrooms
  • Dark grey for bathroom furniture
Custom Elements:
Custom wardrobes in corridor
Storage niches with invisible doors
Equipped TV wall
Entrance furniture with oval mirrors
Lighting:
Integrated lighting in plasterboard
Decorative LED strips
Strategically positioned spotlights
Customizable lighting system
Structural System:
Plasterboard false ceiling for systems

Organic shapes of plasterboard for lighting

Storage niches integrated into the structure

Technical Details:

  • Floor heating throughout the floor
  • Heat pump powered by solar panels
  • Enhanced sound insulation
  • Automated air exchange

Provided Services:

  • Interior design
  • Work supervision
  • Turnkey renovation

Achieved Results:

  • Creation of distinct but connected spaces
  • Complete energy optimization
  • Maximum acoustic comfort
  • Modern and functional environment
  • Personalized spaces for each family member
  • Completely renovated bathroom with premium materials
  • Advanced technological integration